Alisha Foster, LCSW - School Social Worker
Alisha Foster
Responsibilities
As a school social worker, my role is be the link between the family, school, and the community. By partnering with families, I help.students address problems or issues that may get in the way of learning. Also, as the school's trauma-responsive mental health provider, 1 address student mental health needs through a variety of clinical interventions including TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My services include:
Screening & Assessment
Suicide Prevention & Screening
Trauma Therapy
Behavior Modification
Individual Counseling
Family Support and Therapy
Grief Therapy
Skill Building Groups
Socioemotional Learning
Crisis Intervention
Interests
As a resident of Hardin County, I enjoy its beauty through hiking and riding my side by side through the country. I love vacationing at the beach, Smoky Mountains, and Disney World with my husband and daughter. I enjoy reading, cooking, and doing crafts with my daughter. I appreciate opportunities to help plan and organize outreach events such as VBS or the Back to School Bash. Recently, I started serving as the PTO president and enjoy bringing communities together.
Goals
Learn best practice strategies to address student behaviors and mental health needs within the school setting.
Maintain strong collaborative, working relationships to meet student success.
About Me
I am a dedicated license clinical social worker with 10 years experience providing individual, family, and group therapy covering a wide-range of presenting problems. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work as well as my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Indiana. Recently, I expanded my education and training to obtain my Professional Educator License (PEL) for School Social Work from the University of Illinois. I have worked in the school as a mental health provider for 5 school years. I value my relationships with students, families, and school staff. I have demonstrated a commitment to the youth and families of Hardin County, and strive to help all students reach their full potential.
618-287-2141 Ext. 310
4 School Rd. Elizabethtown, IL 62931